A Surprise Wedding - Part One

Maj-Britt and Svend, Danish couple who pulled off a surprise wedding

A surprise wedding is a delightful event.  I once married a couple from Denmark who were visiting with friends on a vacation here in the States.  A Sunday morning brunch was arranged by a friend who was in on their secret for them and their parents and a dozen or so of their friends.  But it was no ordinary brunch; they had prearranged with me to help them tie the knot.  When I arrived I was introduced simply as a friend.  The bride and groom did not tip anyone off with their dress—they chose to wear matching tropical shirts for the occasion.  Before the bacon and eggs were served, I called everyone out onto the patio and announced that this was, in fact, a wedding.  Surprise!